Diggers Shellite 1L Lighter Fuel & Cleaning Solvent | 16225-61DIG

Few workshop solvents have stood the test of time quite like Shellite. Diggers Shellite (16225-61DIG) — also marketed as Recosol R55 — is a refined hydrocarbon solvent that has earned its place in workshops, garages, kitchens, and campsite kits across the country. Its combination of fast evaporation, clean burning, and effective grease-cutting power makes it one of the most versatile solvents available in its class.

Whether you’re fuelling a camp lantern, degreasing metal components, or preparing a surface for a fresh coat of paint, Diggers Shellite gets the job done without fuss — and without leaving anything behind.

Key Highlights

• Reliable Lighter & Lantern Fuel — Purpose-suited for use in pocket lighters and as a fuel source for Shellite-compatible camping stoves, torches, and lanterns, providing a consistent and controllable burn in the field or at the workbench.
• Zero-Residue Evaporation — Shellite’s rapid evaporation rate means treated surfaces are left completely clean and dry, with no oily film or solvent trace remaining after use — critical for painting preparation and precision cleaning.
• Effective Grease & Oil Remover — High solvency power allows Shellite to break down and lift stubborn greases, oils, and surface contaminants quickly and efficiently from metal and other surfaces.
• Pre-Paint Surface Preparation — Its ability to thoroughly degrease and clean surfaces without leaving residue makes it an excellent choice for preparing metal and other substrates ahead of priming or painting, improving adhesion and finish quality.
• Gentle on Most Surfaces — Despite its strong solvency for oils and greases, Shellite acts as a relatively mild solvent on most common materials, reducing the risk of surface damage or discolouration during cleaning tasks.
• Clean-Burning Formula — Burns with minimal soot and residue, keeping stove burners, lantern wicks, and torch mechanisms cleaner for longer and reducing maintenance requirements.
• Low VOC Formulation — Meets low-VOC standards, making it a more environmentally considerate solvent option for both indoor and outdoor applications.
• Dual Indoor & Outdoor Suitability — Equally at home in a workshop setting or out in the field, Shellite’s versatility makes it a single-product solution across multiple environments and tasks.

Common Applications

• Pocket lighter fuel
• Camp stove, torch, and lantern fuel (Shellite-compatible units)
• Metal and workshop surface degreasing
• Pre-paint surface cleaning and preparation
• General cleaning tasks requiring fast evaporation and no residue

Technical Specifications